Enrique Badulescu

Enrique Badulescu (1930-2012) was a Romanian-born photographer who is best known for his fashion and celebrity photography. He was born in Bucharest, Romania, and moved to Paris in the 1950s to pursue a career in photography.

Badulescu began his career as an assistant to the renowned fashion photographer Richard Avedon. He quickly developed his own style of photography, which focused on capturing the beauty of the human form. His work often featured models in glamorous settings, with an emphasis on lighting and composition.

Badulescu's work appeared in many of the world's leading fashion magazines, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and Marie Claire. He also photographed many celebrities throughout his career, including Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, and Audrey Hepburn. His photographs were often characterized by their dreamy quality and soft focus.

Badulescu was highly respected by his peers for his technical skill and artistic vision. He was awarded numerous awards throughout his career, including the Prix Nadar from the French Ministry of Culture in 1989. In addition to his photography work, he also wrote several books about photography technique and aesthetics.

Badulescu passed away in 2012 at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer. His legacy lives on through his iconic photographs that continue to inspire photographers around the world today.